Friday, June 12, 2026
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Pastor's Blog - “That’s Impressive”

A couple years ago, I read an article that caught my attention: “IBM supercomputers simulate 4.5% of the human brain, and all of the cat brain.

Local Pearl Harbor memorial ceremony deserves large audience

"This is amazing, but we should have had a lot more people here." I didn't catch his name, but the grey-haired veteran who stood up at the end of the very first annual Pearl Harbor memorial service at Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School was adamant that more people should have been there to learn about the history behind Dec.

It's the little things that matter

Yesterday was our day to visit the local homes for our elderly folks. It's always a highlight for me, and I try to remember that as I rush home from church, grab some lunch and head out the door again.

Media, reality TV and the Akhoond of Swat

    As writers, we often approach a topic knowing what we want to say, but feeling that something is missing. So in our writing, we do some research, hoping to stumble upon the information that will help us clarify what it is we are thinking or feeling.

Letter to the Editor: Senate's Failure to allow Keystone pipeline

The Senate failed to pass legislation to allow the building of the Keystone XL pipeline by only one vote.  There is no question that a pipeline to transport Crude Oil is safer for the environment than shipment by rail or truck.

A world without you...

Hey, you. Yes, you. We need to talk. I saw you the other day, as we gathered, yet again, to remember someone who died way too young. I caught that look in your eye that tells me you wonder if maybe it's your turn.

To the Editor: Medicare price increase won't be known until after election

I received this information from a Retired Marine Colonel from California and I had not opened my 2015 Medicare Handbook until she wrote me the following: Did you receive your Medicare Handbook for 2015 last week?  If you have already received yours in the mail please turn to page 12 and go down to the bottom of the page and read Find out what you pay for Medicare (Part A and Part B).

To the Editor: Brad Anderson would help those who vote by mail

To The Editor: The top priority of the Iowa Secretary of State ought to be increasing election turnout. Iowans care deeply about ensuring voter access to the polls and it’s time for a Secretary of State who agrees.